This meeting will be a virtual meeting using Microsoft Teams and therefore will not take place at a physical location following guidelines set out in Section 78 of the Coronavirus Act 2020.
A roll call of persons in attendance will be taken and, at the same time, Members are invited to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests, other registrable interests and any interests, relating to any item on the agenda at this stage.
To agree that the items of business within Part A of the agenda should be dealt with in public and that the items of business within Part B of the agenda should be dealt with in private.
Pursuant to Minute EX.122/20, the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources to submit a report providing an update to Report RD.32/20, with a summary of the Council's revised revenue base estimates for 2020/21, base estimates for 2021/22 and forecasts up to 2025/26 for illustrative purposes. Potential new spending pressures, bids and savings are also considered; and an update on the key budget considerations provided.
(Copy Report RD.42/20 herewith)
Pursuant to Minute EX.127/20, the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources to submit a report providing an update to Report RD.33/20 and setting out the proposed capital programme for 2021/22 to 2025/26 in the light of new capital proposals identified; and summarising the estimated capital resources available to fund the programme.
(Copy Report RD.43/20 herewith)
Pursuant to Minute EX.129/20, the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources to submit a report setting out the Council's draft Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2021/22 in accordance with the CIPFA Code of Practice on Treasury Management. Also incorporated are the Investment Strategy; Minimum Revenue Provision Strategy for 2020/21; and Prudential Indicators as required within the Prudential Code for Capital Finance in Local Authorities.
(Copy Report RD.44/20 herewith)
Pursuant to Minutes EX.123/20, EX.124/20, EX.125/20 and EX.126/20, the Executive will consider feedback from Scrutiny Panels on the Charges Reviews and make decisions on the level of charges to be applied as not yet resolved for Community Services; Economic Development; Governance and Regulatory Services; and Licensing.
(Copy Scrutiny Panel Minute Excerpts herewith / to follow)
Executive Members are asked to refer to the Charges Review Reports contained within the Budget Book circulated on 30 October 2020 - CS.30/20 and Addendum issued separately; ED.38/20; and GD.54/20
Copy Report GD.48/20 (amended) herewith
Background Papers – various financial reports being considered as part of the Budget process are available on the Council’s website – https://carlisle.cmis.uk.com/
(Key Decision - KD.25/20)
The Executive to table the draft Budget for consultation.
(Key Decision - KD.26/20)
The Deputy Chief Executive to submit a report seeking approval for the release of the capital allocation for full mechanical and electrical reinstatement of the children's interactive water feature in Bitts Park, following flood damage in February 2020.
(Copy Report CS.33/20 herewith)
(Key Decision - KD.27/20)
The Deputy Chief Executive to submit a report seeking Executive review of the content of Public Space Protection Orders.
(Copy Report CS.36/20 herewith)
(Key Decision - KD.30/20)
The Corporate Director of Economic Development to submit a report providing Members with a background to the £1,000,000 grant awarded to the City Council from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government through the Towns Fund initiative to accelerate the delivery of capital projects in the city.
(Copy Report to follow)
(Key Decision - KD.31/20)
The Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services to submit a report, the purpose of which is to put forward a summary of the Local Authorities Air Quality Action Plan whilst also undertaking consultation with key stakeholders.
(Copy Report GD.60/20 herewith)
(Key Decision - KD.33/20)
The Corporate Director of Economic Development to submit a report apprising the Executive of the finalised Masterplan Framework for St Cuthbert's Garden Village. The matter was scrutinised by the Economic Growth Scrutiny Panel on 26 November 2020.
(Copy Report ED.50/20 herewith / Minute Excerpt to follow)
Background papers -
are available on the Council's website - https://carlisle.cmis.uk.com/
(Non Key Decision)
The Notice of Executive Key Decisions, published on 13 November 2020, is submitted for information.
Subsequent to publication of the Notice, it was determined that Key Decision KD.29/20 (Carlisle Station Gateway - Phase 1) would be incorporated within a private report concerning the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal - Progress to Deal Update.
(Copy Notice herewith)
A Schedule detailing decisions taken by the Leader and Portfolio Holders under delegated powers is attached for information.
(Copy Schedule herewith)
Background papers - as detailed within the Schedule
A Schedule detailing decisions taken by Officers under delegated powers is attached for information.
The Minutes of the meeting of the Joint Management Team held on 9 November 2020 are submitted for information.
(Copy Minutes herewith)
The Policy and Communications Manager to submit the Quarter 2 2020/21 performance against the current Service Standards and a summary of the Carlisle Plan 2016-19 actions as defined in the 'plan on a page'. Performance against the 2020/21 Key Performance Indicators is also included.
(Copy Report PC.30/20 herewith / Minute Excerpts to follow)
The Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services to submit a report on the dates and times of meetings for the 2021/22 Municipal Year prior to submission to Council.
(Copy Report GD.61/20 herewith)
Background papers - Carlisle City Council's Constitution; Report GD.25/20 (Dates and Times of Meetings 2020/21 from Council on 14 July 2020) are available on the Council's website - https://carlisle.cmis.uk.com/
(Key Decision - KD.24/20)
This report is not for publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as the report contains exempt information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)
Pursuant to Minute EX.121/20, the Deputy Chief Executive to submit a report concerning the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust 2020-25 Business Plan. The matter was scrutinised by the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel on 19 November 2020.
(Copy Report CS.37/20 herewith / Minute Excerpt to follow)
The Corporate Director of Economic Development to submit a report providing a progress to deal update regarding the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal.
Councillor J Mallinson (Leader's Portfolio)
Councillor G Ellis (Deputy Leader, and Finance, Governance and Resources Portfolio Holder)
Councillor S Higgs (Culture, Heritage and Leisure Portfolio Holder)
Councillor Mrs E Mallinson (Communities, Health and Wellbeing Portfolio Holder)
OFFICERS:
Town Clerk and Chief Executive
Deputy Chief Executive
Corporate Director of Economic Development
Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services
Corporate Director of Finance and Resources
ALSO PRESENT:
Councillor Birks (Vice-Chair of the Business and Transformation Scrutiny Panel)
Councillor Mrs Finlayson (Vice-Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel)